Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

H 4642Floor Vote

An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy

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Overview

This bill makes changes to how teacher preparation programs are approved and evaluated in Massachusetts. It requires programs to align with evidence-based literacy instruction and emphasizes the importance of preparing teachers to meet the needs of all students. The bill also introduces new requirements for screening students for reading difficulties in early grades and mandates the use of scientifically-based reading curricula in elementary schools. Finally, it establishes a pilot program for teacher apprenticeships in high-needs districts.

Key provisions

Requires teacher preparation programs to align with evidence-based literacy instruction.
Mandates annual evaluation of teacher preparation programs by the Commissioner of Education.
Introduces new screening protocols for reading in grades K-3, using evidence-based screeners.
Requires the use of scientifically-based reading curricula in elementary schools.
Establishes a pilot program for teacher apprenticeships in high-needs districts.
Creates a fee for reviewing and approving preparation programs.
Requires districts to annually publish data on screening instruments used.
Establishes guidelines for districts regarding reading screening and intervention.

Who is affected

Teacher preparation programs
School districts
Teachers
Students (particularly in grades K-3)
The Commissioner of Education

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Legislative history

9 recorded actions

Oct 20, 2025House

Reported from the committee on Education

Oct 20, 2025House

New draft of H669 and H698

Oct 20, 2025House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Oct 29, 2025House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H4672

Oct 29, 2025House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Oct 29, 2025House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending

Oct 29, 2025House

Rules suspended

Oct 29, 2025House

Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)

Oct 29, 2025House

New draft substituted, see H4672

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An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy

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